Who We Are

Hong Leong Asset Management Bhd is an established asset management company offering a broad spectrum of investment solutions through equities, fixed income, money market and multi-assets. Our investors range from retail, corporates, state governments, charitable organisations and high net-worth individuals.

As a member of Hong Leong Group, we have the advantage of leveraging on valuable input through the Group’s diverse businesses, resources and regional experience.

Through a disciplined and systematic investment process, we aim to identify and invest in companies with sustainable competitiveness that seeks to deliver consistent portfolio performance and generate superior value for our investors.

Our Board of Directors

Mr. Chew Seong Aun
(non-independent,
non-executive/
Chairman)

Mr. Chew Seong Aun obtained a Bachelor of Science (Eng) degree in Civil Engineering (Honours) in 1986 from Imperial College, University of London and is an ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants In England and Wales) qualified Chartered Accountant (FCA) which he obtained subsequently via training and working with KPMG London.

He was appointed to the Investment Committee of Hong Leong Asset Management ("HLAM") as Chairman and member on 13 November 2013. On 1 January 2017, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of HLAM as Chairman.

Mr. Chew has over 30 years of experience in finance and banking.

He spent 5½ years with KPMG London and then worked with Gulf International Bank in their London and Bahrain offices for approximately 6 years of which his last position was the Head of Financial Audit.

Mr. Chew then returned to Malaysia working in Citibank’s Consumer Business as its Business Controller before being its Consumer Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). He spent 8 years with Citibank Malaysia.

He then spent about a year as a General Manager at Vsource Asia Berhad, a business process outsourcing firm before returning to banking as UOB Malaysia’s CFO in September 2005.

Shortly after a year, he then joined Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad in November 2006 as its CFO.

Mr. Hoo See Kheng
(non-independent,

Executive Director)

Mr Hoo See Kheng obtained a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Finance from University of New South Wales Australia and a post-graduate diploma in System Analysis and Design from Japan-Singapore Institute of Software Technology. Mr Hoo is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and a Certified Information System Auditors, United States of America. He obtained his Capital Markets Services Representative’s license from the Securities Commissions on 22 October 1998.

Mr Hoo joined HLAM on 1 March 2014. He was appointed as an Executive Director of HLAM on 27 March 2014 and subsequently on 12 May 2014, appointed as Chief Executive Officer. He was also appointed as an Investment Committee member with effect from 14 April 2014.

Mr Hoo has more than eighteen years experience in the financial industry; mainly in areas of asset management and unit trust.

YBhg Dato’ Abdul Majit bin Ahmad Khan
(independent,

non-executive)

YBhg Dato’ Abdul Majit bin Ahmad Khan holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) from the University of Malaya.

YBhg Dato’ Abdul Majit was appointed to the Board of Directors of HLAM on 16 May 2005. He was also appointed as an Investment Committee member on 8 April 2005.

YBhg Dato’ Abdul Majit was formerly the Ambassador of Malaysia to the People’s Republic of China, a post he has held for seven years until his retirement in January 2005. He was a career Diplomat, joined the Administrative and Diplomatic Services in 1970.

In his 34 years of service, YBhg Dato’ Abdul Majit has served in the Prime Minister’s Department as well as several Malaysia Missions abroad and senior positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.

YBhg Dato’ Abdul Majit is the Chairman of ML Global Bhd and a Director of OSK Holdings Berhad, Dutaland Berhad and Zecon Engineering Berhad, companies listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. He was previously the Chairman of Hong Leong Islamic Bank Berhad.

YM Tunku Dato’ Mahmood Fawzy Bin Tunku Muhiyiddin received his BA (Hons) Business Studies from the Polytechnic of Central London, Masters in Business Administration from the University of Warwick, the Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Malaysian Institute of Management, and Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance.

YM Tunku Dato’ Mahmood Fawzy was appointed to the Board of Directors of HLAM on 15 August 2013.

YM Tunku Dato’ Mahmood Fawzy is currently the Chairman of Deutsche Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Berhad. He is the Senior Independent Director of Telekom Malaysia Berhad. He also sits as a board member of Webe Digital Sdn Berhad and Hong Leong Assurance Berhad.

YM Tunku Dato’ Mahmood Fawzy draws on a wealth of governance, management, and cross border experience in telecommunications, investment management and private equity activity, oil and gas, marine and aviation logistics, corporate advisory, banking and financial services, across several international locations including the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa and Malaysia.

Our Management Team

Mr. Hoo See Kheng
Chief Executive Officer/

Executive Director/

Mr Hoo See Kheng obtained a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Finance from University of New South Wales Australia and a post-graduate diploma in System Analysis and Design from Japan-Singapore Institute of Software Technology. Mr Hoo is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and a Certified Information System Auditors, United States of America. He obtained his Capital Markets Services Representative’s license from the Securities Commissions on 22 October 1998.

Mr Hoo joined HLAM on 1 March 2014. He was appointed as an Executive Director of HLAM on 27 March 2014 and subsequently on 12 May 2014, appointed as Chief Executive Officer. He was also appointed as an Investment Committee member with effect from 14 April 2014.

Mr Hoo has more than eighteen years experience in the financial industry; mainly in areas of asset management and unit trust.

Ms. Jessie Peter
Head, Compliance

Ms. Jessie is the registered Compliance Officer for HLAM and is responsible for all compliance matters for the company.

She has more than 21 years of experience in the legal, commercial and financial service industry.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of London as well as Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism from International Compliance Training Academy (UK).

She joined HLAM in July 2014.

Pn. Noor Aini Shaik Awab
Chief Operations Officer

Pn. Aini has more than 26 years of experience in fund management securities administration, unit trust operations, local and regional settlements, and had spearheaded the implementation and integration of various systems.

She holds a Diploma in Business Administration and Diploma in National Computer Studies, Singapore.

She joined HLAM in April 2014.

Mr. Lye Thim Loong, CFP
Head, Investment

Mr. Lye has over 14 years of fund management experience and over 15 years of global market treasury experience.

He holds a diploma in Banking from the Institute Bank Malaysia.

He obtained his Capital Markets Services Representative’s License from the SC since 26 April 2004.